Perard was additionally charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and witness intimidation. Chelsea President was also charged with witness intimidation.

On November 25 around 6 p.m., Perard allegedly assaulted, beat with a firearm, and robbed a man of his money while inside the store at the intersection of State and Reed roads, police said. The man was transported to St. Luke's Hospital.

At the time, police had searched the area with K-9s, but found nothing.

The investigation was led by Dartmouth Detective Derek Sousa. The state police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Unit assisted in the arrest.